Some 112,471 readers took part in this year's vote organised by specialist car magazine "auto, motor und sport" to find the best car of the year. Models from Mercedes-Benz succeeded in securing two pole positions: the S-Class won in the luxury category, whilst the C-Class was the resounding winner in the medium-size category.

This acknowledgement consolidates the reputation of the S-Class as a technological trendsetter and the epitome of luxurious travel. The saloon boasts innovative safety systems and is the first vehicle worldwide to feature suspension technology that is even able to react in advance to road unevenness. It therefore offers an unprecedented level of ride comfort.

The C-Class won favour with the readers with its modern, aesthetic design, high-class interior and also cutting-edge technology. Its features include exemplary safety and high efficiency, and it boasts sporty and agile handling.